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Newspaper
Dahlonega Nugget
Location
Dahlonega, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
4
A traveler notes his purse holds a coinless day allowance and departs. The dog stays behind, baring illness on return. The master discovers the dog recovered the missing gold coin from its mouth, preserving the owner’s property until the chance to return it arose.
A historic note describes crescent shaped Vienna bread during a Turkish siege led by Kara Muatapha, detailing tunneling under walls, nighttime guard detours, and bakers alerting defenders as Turkish troops advanced, with the Bakers' association bargaining for reward and a special crescent loaf.
The Lundy Island coast hosted a long line of piracy and smuggling through history. Notorious figures like William de Marisco and Captain Kidd are linked to its past, with 18th century Barnstable merchant Macmas Benson once leased the island and was convicted of piracy and smuggling for transporting convicts to American colonies.
The calendar reports that the numeral 0 began its 111 year run on January 1880 and will continue until December 1990. It notes 9 and 8 occasionally pair with others but have not exceeded a century in continuous use since the current dating system began. The article argues the digits cannot appear in unbroken sequences beyond a century due to numerical positions.
Quotes warn against ignorance in business and slovenliness in speech. A Success Magazine note condemns scams that prey on unaware buyers. The Chicago Tribune references a quiet wedding and a patient attitude toward a medical operation.
A light exchange notes a German physician saying women need more sleep than men. Mrs De C questions the claim, and the husband agrees urging her not to wait up tonight.
In a case reported as a suspect discussion, a widow questions how her husband died soon after a large life insurance payout. She alleges he worked himself to death while paying premiums, raising suspicions about the insurer and payout timing.
A concise anecdote notes that dying rich without a will leads to many relatives claiming inheritance, attributed to the Baltimore Sun.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for colds croup and whooping cough. The claim highlights relief from persistent chest congestion and throat irritation with the product sold by local suppliers.
Announcement states J B Swaney is a candidate for Lumpkin County tax receiver in the Democratic primary and seeks re election promising faithful attention to duties if elected.
A. M. Canitoun announces candidacy for Tax Receiver in Lampkin county, subject to the Democratic primary. He notes college study in Dahlonega and asks for voters' support, expressing confidence in fulfilling the office's duties. W. F. Bryson accompanies the statement.
A collection of declares from several residents including W M Grinpur Y G Abercrombie T J Winery Marcus L Smanont Joseph M Row Tim Franson William V Waray announcing candidacy for Lumpkin County tax collector. They pledge to perform duties faithfully if elected and request voter support in the upcoming primary.
J F W Moose announces candidacy for Clerk Superior Court Lumpkin County subject to the Democratic primary. D L Cook thanks voters for past support and seeks continued backing in the coming primary.
To the voters of Lumpkin County I announce myself M Ray for sheriff subject to the democratic primary. I seek re election and ask for support Sept 5. I thank the voters for liberal support in the past and promise to fill the office to the best of my ability, J M Dayis expresses gratitude.
A speaker announces candidacy for the senate in the 32nd district at the urging of citizens. The campaign is subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary in Lumpkin County on September 8.
After solicitations from friends, J. E. Blackburn and W. H. Herr declare candidacies for representative of Lumpkin County in Georgia’s next general assembly. Blackburn cites 35 years as a local resident and pledges to serve county interests if elected, subject to the Democratic primary. Herr signs his support and asks voters for primary backing.
A candidate for re election to the Legislature asks for Democratic Party support in the upcoming primary. The note expresses appreciation for the public confidence and requests continued backing.
In a statement from Dahlonega Ga W A Charters thanks voters of the North Eastern Circuit for their support in electing him Solicitor General and announces his candidacy for re election subject to the Democratic primary.
J A Honnreym requests continued support from voters in the Democratic primary. He thanks the people for past backing and earnestly solicits their backing in the upcoming primary.
Office inventory includes Warranty Deeds Mortgage Deeds Mortgage Notes Mortgage Mifus Chattle Mortgages Plain Notes Criminal Warrants Peace Warrants Options Power of Attorney Witness Summons J P Summons Justice's Court Pilus Forthcoming Bonds Constable's Advertisements Bonds for Title Affidavit Bond for Garnishment Administrator's Deeds and Attachments.
Directory listing for the Northeastern Circuit with J. J. Kimsey as judge and W. A. Charters as Solicitor General. Locations include Dahlonega, Dawson, Rabun, Habersham, Towns, Union, White, Lumpkin, Stephen counties. Scheduled court dates span January through November on various Mondays.
County officers listed include G. G. Evans Ordinary D L Cook Clerk Janes M Davis Sheriff K J Walden Tax Collector J M Calhoun Tax Receiver O J Jarrard County Surveyor J A Hollifield Treasurer M Ricketts Coroner This grouping presents the named officials in the county administration.
City government names appear including Mayor J. B. Vickery and Aldermen W. B. Gurley G. Ji McGuire W. J. Hightower TY. 0. Smith LT 8. Littlefield W. P. Price and Clerk Geo. W. Walker Marsal. The roster reflects municipal leadership and administrative staff.
Baptist Church led by J E B Ashmor offers Sunday services at Land at night with Thursday prayer meeting and 9 o clock Sunday School. Methodist Church under Rev W R Koote holds Sunday services at Land at night with Wednesday prayer meeting and 3 o'clock p m Sunday School.
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